June is American Express Women’s Golf Month, a nationwide initiative supported by Golf For Women magazine. More than 68,000 women across the country have been introduced or re-introduced to the game over the past three years during American Express Women's Golf Week and due to the overwhelming success of the promotion since its inception, organizers extended it to the entire month of June.

LPGA Tour Hall of Fame and World Golf Hall of Fame member Nancy Lopez and LPGA/PGA Professional Suzy Whaley are the national spokeswomen.

American Express Women’s Golf Month will provide women the opportunity to learn, relearn and/or play golf in a women-friendly environment. Participating host golf facilities will offer complimentary golf instruction to women 14 years of age and older, during the month of June. Extending the promotion to the entire month will give golf facilities and PGA Professionals more flexibility in offering a variety of activities such as networking receptions, golf rules and etiquette seminars, club fitting and equipment demonstrations, golf apparel fashion shows, luncheons, playing experiences and contests with the focus being on fun.

"American Express Women’s Golf Month is the perfect opportunity for women across the country to visit their local course and enjoy an event created just for them," said Anne Lyndrup, director of player development, National Golf Course Owners Association, and spokesperson for Women’s Golf Month organizers.

Those interested in participating, whether they are looking to get back into golf, are interested in playing more golf or have never played the game before, can find more details about American Express Women’s Golf Month at PlayGolfAmerica.com.

The event is part of the national Play Golf America campaign. It is coordinated by industry-leading organizations, including the Executive Women’s Golf Association, the GCSAA, the LPGA, NGCOA and The PGA of America.